NY Times Review: ‘Tomb Raider’ and the Perils of Blockbustering.

... she often seems to be trying too hard; at times you can almost see her thinking about the marks she needs to hit. You see the strain, not the play.

I had my doubts about the casting after the first trailer. (Previously.)

Later: Given all the noise online, I felt I should clarify. This critique has nothing whatsoever to do with boobs; it's about casting Lara Croft with a young lady who looks like someone's kid sister. Like casting a young Ron Howard to play Indiana Jones. Keira Knightly could have pulled off Lara more believably, if you're in the 'kid sister' sort of vein. I'd prefer the arch of ironic eyebrow, every so often. More in keeping with the character. But that's me.